Assigned as a Recon Sgt of the Forward Observer Party to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division,
Sp4 Bowman moved to the perimeter area to better adjust artillery against the enemy who
was attacking with mortars and automatic weapons. Despite having been seriously wounded
by grenade fragments, Specialist Bowman moved forward to assist a wounded Platoon Leader
to safety. Returning to his position, he continued to adjust artillery fire until the
attack was repelled.